A pleasant surprise today!

@TheHorse (206066)
Walnut Creek, California
April 7, 2024 7:17pm CST
I saw two flowers from a random succulent on my balcony this morning. They were not there yesterday. I wonder if they'll fold up tonight as it gets chillier. I am not sure of the name of this succulent. The leaves are not as pretty as those my jade plants, like the one (blurry) in the background. Do you have any idea what this succulent flower is called? It's at the end of a long "sprig" or "shoot" or whatever. I may try to research it. Off to play music with a friend.
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Kareng
@kareng (54958)
• United States
8 Apr
Who knew you had a green thumb!! Man of many talents! I am no help with ID on this one.
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Kareng
@kareng (54958)
• United States
8 Apr
@TheHorse I have never fooled with them much.
The Horse
@TheHorse (206066)
• Walnut Creek, California
8 Apr
Heh. Succulents are pretty easy to keep alive.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (458583)
• Switzerland
8 Apr
Hard to say what it is without seeing the whole succulent plant (including the leaves). I think it could be a Calandrinia.
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Heather Echola
@GardenGerty (157622)
• United States
8 Apr
@TheHorse Also known as purslane. Edible and nutritious.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (206066)
• Walnut Creek, California
8 Apr
Lemme look that up. I'll be able to tell.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (206066)
• Walnut Creek, California
8 Apr
Yes, that looks right!
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youless
@youless (112123)
• Guangzhou, China
8 Apr
I used an app to scan it but it can't recognize this flower yet.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (206066)
• Walnut Creek, California
8 Apr
I looked up succulent flowers but could not find it yet.
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Kayla Tsukino
@kaylachan (57897)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
8 Apr
No, but it's pretty looking.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (206066)
• Walnut Creek, California
8 Apr
I see buds. I think I'm going to have a few more.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (325983)
• Rockingham, Australia
8 Apr
It's amazing how flowers can appear without our having seen any buds or whatever. Just suddenly there it is. It's very pretty, whatever its name.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (206066)
• Walnut Creek, California
8 Apr
Now I see more buds. I missed them before.
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Hanni Harel
@Hannihar (129491)
• Israel
8 Apr
@TheHorse I cannot help you on the name but the one in the picture is very pretty. That must have been some surprise.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (206066)
• Walnut Creek, California
8 Apr
It was a pleasant surprise. They (there are two) look even purdier today.
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Hanni Harel
@Hannihar (129491)
• Israel
9 Apr
@TheHorse I am glad you got that wonderful surprise and that they are even prettier than the day before. Is the purdier from Kitty?
Heather Echola
@GardenGerty (157622)
• United States
8 Apr
What a pretty color. I am of no help not seeing the leaves. I do know what a jade plant looks like, though.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (206066)
• Walnut Creek, California
8 Apr
I think Anna nailed it.
BarBaraPrz
@BarBaraPrz (45523)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
8 Apr
I'd need to see more than just the blossom to try to identify it.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (206066)
• Walnut Creek, California
8 Apr
I'll get a picture of the plant itself later.
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BarBaraPrz
@BarBaraPrz (45523)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
8 Apr
Judy Story
@jstory07 (134443)
• Roseburg, Oregon
8 Apr
What a pretty pink flower or plant. I never know the names of my flowers either.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (206066)
• Walnut Creek, California
8 Apr
I know the names of a handful of the wildflowers around here.
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Eva James
@wolfgirl569 (95399)
• Marion, Ohio
8 Apr
Not sure what it is.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (206066)
• Walnut Creek, California
9 Apr
I think Anna got it right. My own DD confirmed her hypothesis.
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (306689)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
8 Apr
It's a pretty flower. I don't know too many plants.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (206066)
• Walnut Creek, California
9 Apr
I don't either.
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LindaOH
@LindaOHio (156584)
• United States
8 Apr
I'm clueless on this one. It's very pretty though. Have a good week.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (206066)
• Walnut Creek, California
8 Apr
I think Anna figured it out.
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Akaninyene Etuk
@akanetuk (2107)
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8 Apr
It looks beautiful and it is a popular flower, but I really don't know the name.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (206066)
• Walnut Creek, California
8 Apr
I see it around here a lot.